Got a 48 WI front disc hub laced to 700c chukker + 36h generic flip/flop track hub (lockring threads are fucked) also laced to a chukker. Rims have a few dings at the braking surfaces, should pull out easily though. Can get photos tonight, happy to post down from Manchester too.

Not really. I like my Alpkit bag, it's cheap, no-frills, not hugely breathable. This Rab model has an eVent upper, bathtub floor, full zip closure, midge net and has a guy line thing to suspend it off your face. The Rab is a lot bigger inside than the Alpkit, could easily fit a huge winter bag + inflatable mat in there.

If you want racing weight, then companies do superlight, super compact pertex bags, but they will wet through and are relatively delicate. I'll take the Alpkit if I'm going for a cheeky overnight in the summer or big audax-type events as a just-in-case. If I'm going for a week in Scotland during midge-season, or out in the Peak during the colder/wetter months I'll happily put up with the bulk/price for more breathability and no bloody bugs.

Have an odd problem with my front BB7: the pads appear to stick to the rotor and lock up the front wheel if you squeeze it while stationary, a smack to the front tyre tends to free them and they pop off and the wheel rolls fine.

Cleaned the rotor, picked some shit from around the pads and gave them a quick sand, checked cable, liner, levers and then actuation arm's not bent. Any suggestions (other than buy Shimano hydros) before I pop it in at the LBS next week or swap the BB7 on my beater onto this instead...